The Son of a Genius is a novel written by Barbara Hofland in 1860. The story follows the life of young George, the son of a brilliant inventor who is determined to make a name for himself in the world of science. However, George's father's obsession with his work leaves little time for his family, and George is often left feeling neglected and alone. Despite this, George shares his father's passion for science and spends much of his time tinkering...